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Abandoned Sailboat Makes it From
Costa Rica to Hawaii
A 33-foot sailboat abandoned in
Costa Rica seven months ago
apparently drifted thousands of
miles before being discovered
off Hawaii late yesterday
Big Island fire officials say
the ``Chaton De Foi'' from
Channel Islands, California, was
spotted by fishermen about three
miles off Milolii Bay.
Firefighters boarded the boat
and reported that it appeared
the vessel had been abandoned
for months.
The owner is a Southern
California man.
The Coast Guard says he
abandoned the sloop December
second after experiencing engine
trouble and severe weather off
Costa Rica. He was rescued by a
passing boat.
The vessel was towed into Hilo
while arrangements are being
made to return it to its owner.
Hilo is about 4.700 miles from
Costa Rica.
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